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CallKARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Illinois
Transferring the car's title is as simple as signing it! Have questions? We're here to walk you through the process.
Signing your title in IL
Where to sign your title?
Sign the title where it reads `Signature of Seller` View sample
Is notarization required?
NO
Any forms required?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
1. Remove all plates
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing. Destroy the plates if they are not going to be transfered to another vehicle.
You may transfer the plates to a new vehicle by filling out the Application for Vehicle Transaction and bringing it to your local Secretary of State facility .
2. Seller's Report of Sale
Complete the Notice of Sale attached to the bottom of your title. Then mail it to:
Secretary of State Vehicle Services
Department Record Inquiry
Division 501 S. Second St., Rm. 408
Springfield, IL 62756
3. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing. Destroy the plates if they are not going to be transfered to another vehicle.
You may transfer the plates to a new vehicle by filling out the Application for Vehicle Transaction and bringing it to your local Secretary of State facility .
2. Seller's Report of Sale
Complete the Notice of Sale attached to the bottom of your title. Then mail it to:
Secretary of State Vehicle Services
Department Record Inquiry
Division 501 S. Second St., Rm. 408
Springfield, IL 62756
3. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
There are two owners listed on the title, do we both need to sign?
Yes, both owners will need to sign the title.
Can I donate a car if the owner isn’t able to sign title?
Yes. You can donate the car as long as someone has power of attorney for the titled owner.In IL, we will need an original proof of address.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You do not need a license to donate a car in IL
How can I donate my car without a title?
We can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Illinois. We just need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership. Just provide a proof of ownership (such as copy of registration or insurance card): Adams, Alexander, Bond, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Cook, Crawford, Cumberland, De Witt, DeKalb, Douglas, DuPage, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Greene, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, La Salle, Lake, Lawrence, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Massac, McDonough, McHenry, McLean, Menard, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Rock Island, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, St. Clair, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Union, Vermilion, Wabash, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White, Whiteside, Will, Williamson, Winnebago, Woodford
In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership. Just provide a proof of ownership (such as copy of registration or insurance card): Adams, Alexander, Bond, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Cook, Crawford, Cumberland, De Witt, DeKalb, Douglas, DuPage, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Greene, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, La Salle, Lake, Lawrence, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Massac, McDonough, McHenry, McLean, Menard, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Rock Island, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, St. Clair, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Union, Vermilion, Wabash, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White, Whiteside, Will, Williamson, Winnebago, Woodford
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In IL, if there are two owners on the title with an OR between their names, only one owner needs to sign.
Can I donate a car in a deceased person’s name?
In most states, we will need original executive paperwork and a copy of the death certificate. In some states, the donor will need to get it titled in his name.
Can I donate an abandoned, junk, or scrapped car?
Kars4Kids does not accept abandoned cars. We can take cars that were salvaged or junked.
How can I replace my missing title?
If there is no title, Kars4Kids can usually apply for a duplicate title. Fill out the Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (VSD 190). Check the box for Duplicate Title in the top section.
You may submit application in person at a Secretary of State facility.
To submit by mail, send your application to:
Office of the Secretary of State
Vehicle Records Processing Division
501 S. 2nd. St., Room 424
Springfield, IL 62756-6666
For more information visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_and_registration/duplicate_titles.html
You may submit application in person at a Secretary of State facility.
To submit by mail, send your application to:
Office of the Secretary of State
Vehicle Records Processing Division
501 S. 2nd. St., Room 424
Springfield, IL 62756-6666
For more information visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_and_registration/duplicate_titles.html